How to pronounce achieve
Say it like uh-CHEEV. Achieve has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEEV).
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- uh
- CHEEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Achieve pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHEEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of achieve
American and British speakers say achieve in essentially the same way: /əˈtʃiv/ in the US and /əˈtʃiːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-CHEEV.
What does achieve mean?
- to gain with effort“she achieved her goal despite setbacks”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with achieve
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of achieve.
Questions about saying achieve
How do you pronounce achieve?
Say uh-CHEEV. The American pronunciation is /əˈtʃiv/. In British English it is /əˈtʃiːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in achieve?
Achieve has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEEV). Broken into parts: uh · CHEEV.
Do Americans and Brits say achieve the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtʃiv/ and the British form is /əˈtʃiːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.